Hi there!

I'm new to this forum, but old to the church.  When I started browsing OH earlier this summer I looked in on this forum and it appeared to be fairly dead, so I didn't post anything.  Now I see that there are indeed a few of us out here.

I'm scheduled for VSG surgery on 12/19/08.  Originally I was planning RNY, but I never did get myself to feel comfortable with it.  The VSG seems to offer the restriction assistance I need but without the long-term malabsorption potential of the RNY or DS.

I tend to be bothered with the "evil carbs" attitude that many at OH help seem to have.  The WoW just doesn't lead me down that path.  Don't get me wrong--I think Satan may have been the original sugar cane farmer. :)  Certainly, I do struggle with "carb addiction", and I try to stay away from refined carbs, but in my heart I also think that the Lord's plan basically encourages carb consumption over animal protein.  How do you feel on that topic?

Vickie

The Rants and Raves board is not a place for the meek to tread, however, the Church is getting trashed on several posts regarding Calif's Prop 8 which passed last week and is a constitutional ammendment with language stating that marriage is between a man and a woman.

The fact is that the No on 8 folks a (primarily) Gay and Lesbian coalition organized a protest of hate against the LDS church by claiming the Church teaches hates of gays.  Over 1000 people marched and protested in front of the Los Angeles temple on Thursday, writing grafiti on the walls and throwing rocks and causing damage to the temple entrance sign.

The fact is that the Mormon church is being singled out and is itself now a victim of hate, although the church itself did not give money (it is being reported as such) it was a coalition of many faiths ... jews, evangelicals, catholics and others ... who gave their personal funds, time and energy to pass this proposition.  It is in line with the LDS church's Proclamation on the Family.

I am holding my own against some pretty evil people here:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/rantsandraves/a,messageboa rd/board_id,8418/cat_id,7617/topic_id,3778481/action,replies / 

and could use your help!

Laurie

Appreciate the invite to come on over and say hi.  It has been about 3 years since I have been here and my upcoming revision sparked my return.  I am Alison, am 37, and live in Ohio.  I am married to the most incredible man ever and I have 4 kiddos, India (16G), Graeme(11B), Adelaide (8G), and Emily (4G).  I had LapBand surgery 3 years ago and have recently begun having problems...not to mention it didnt work the way I had hoped.  So I am blessed enough to get the chance to do it over and have a RNY.  I live in Northwest Ohio and co-own an in-home-childcare/preschool in my basement which we remodeled into a daycare.  So in addition to my 4 kiddos I have 5 babies and btw. 3 and 5 preschoolers every day.  My oldest 3 go to school and my 4 yr old comes to preschool with Mommy.  I am excited for my RNY surgery...band was removed on Oct. 27 , 2008 and RNY is scheduled for Dec. 19, 2008.  I am in YW (with my 16 yr old) and my husband is ward clerk.  We love our ward family and they are very supportive!

So I guess that is me in a nutshell (a kinda large nutshell)

Oh yes...my teaching/business partner and my SIL both had RNY so I have good support right around the corner!

Nice to meet you all!

Alison (Ali)

I found a new online jouranl website and it is nice.  You can add personal information as well as keep your journal 

The websit is: www.ldsjournal.com

Try it and see for yourself!

Donna

Hi there Donna!
I accidentally clicked on this forum which is listed in my "favorites"!  Wow!  Not any activity here any longer!

I don't know your cir****tances sweetie but I do know that you are loved.  You don't need to come to an internet chat site for some compassion and help.  Give your Ward family a chance to embrace you and definitely take it up with Heavenly Father.  He forgives, loves, guides and blesses unconditionally.  I have gone through a little inactivity myself which originated with health problems and then continued to just be easier to stay at home.  It's tough to jump back into the deep water so just step some toes into the shallow end; maybe let your visiting teachers hang out for a while and help you.  Or just call them and tell them you need some extra TLC and a safe friend to sit by during Sacrament meeting.  I find that having someone "save" me a seat gives me a comfy point to begin.

The hands are there ready to reach out....you've just got to extend your own for the embrace!

Be happy!  You deserve love!

Joyce in AZ